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CTyankee

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168. I have an extremely good driving record and as a result I get very good insurance rates.
Sun Dec 28, 2014, 01:59 PM
Dec 2014

I drive the speed limit. For one thing, it saves a LOT on gas. AND, I don't fancy myself as an Indy race driver and I never have. I simply don't have to prove anything on the highway...

yet, when it is total congestion with both lanes packed to the gills...and nowhere to go-- hlthe2b Dec 2014 #1
LPT: slower traffic keep right _Blue_ Dec 2014 #9
Have you never driven in congested traffic, both lanes bumper to bumper? hlthe2b Dec 2014 #13
The slower traffic keep right law isn't intended for bumper to bumper gridlock _Blue_ Dec 2014 #14
which if you bothered to read my post, was my POINT. hlthe2b Dec 2014 #15
Your post talked about multi-car pileups caused by left lane _Blue_ Dec 2014 #16
yes, because the self-entitled aholes still try to weave through bumper to bumper traffic hlthe2b Dec 2014 #17
If they can "weave in and out", the left lane squatter can merge over too. _Blue_ Dec 2014 #18
stay with your armadillo crossing highways... clearly you have no business nor clue re: traffic hlthe2b Dec 2014 #22
I'm just advocating adhering to traffic law and safe driving practices. _Blue_ Dec 2014 #24
no..you are just being intentionally obtuse hlthe2b Dec 2014 #26
Nonsense. If even one left lane squatter changes their ways, it's worth it. _Blue_ Dec 2014 #33
Are you one of those aggressive drivers? Drahthaardogs Dec 2014 #112
Only if they're disobeying the traffic laws by driving slowly in the fast lane _Blue_ Dec 2014 #122
Do you really think that helps? Drahthaardogs Dec 2014 #126
72 mph is a "squatter" backing up traffic for miles? carolinayellowdog Dec 2014 #37
Yes. _Blue_ Dec 2014 #40
That isn't how it actually works whopis01 Dec 2014 #70
So they don't crash into the one in front of them. _Blue_ Dec 2014 #71
They are not going slower whopis01 Dec 2014 #72
Because in Texas we've got a long way to go Gman Dec 2014 #75
Boston. Agschmid Dec 2014 #116
a PERFECT city for walking carolinayellowdog Dec 2014 #117
Houston driving Aerows Dec 2014 #128
No. It should be **KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS** Martin Eden Dec 2014 #88
Absolutely! AwakeAtLast Dec 2014 #94
In my city, most of the time both lanes are always full. pnwmom Dec 2014 #156
"Keeping to the right would make traffic twice as slow" Martin Eden Dec 2014 #157
I wasn't talking about an interstate. Our regular city roads have multiple-lanes each way. pnwmom Dec 2014 #196
City roads with stoplights and left turn lanes Martin Eden Dec 2014 #199
I think I misunderstand you before, or maybe it was the way the OP was worded, pnwmom Dec 2014 #203
Doesn't work/Not intended for stretches leading to left side exits CreekDog Dec 2014 #125
yes. good point. many roads have left exits. DCBob Dec 2014 #161
This! 1monster Dec 2014 #109
Yeah, whenever these threads come up, it seems like half the posters have never encountered cemaphonic Dec 2014 #115
true. When traffic is any more than "light", all the lanes tend to fill up. Bill USA Dec 2014 #206
WOW! I never expected to get this kindof 'action'. Well, perhaps it did everyone some good to Bill USA Dec 2014 #207
WTH? I never get in the left lane unless I want to pass someone. I stay in the mddle lane. CTyankee Dec 2014 #2
Gotta love that word "menaced" A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #10
I have had them sound their horns and I am scared of them...this is before they CTyankee Dec 2014 #55
Step on the gas pedal BubbaFett Dec 2014 #97
If a truck driver has honked their horn at you? alphafemale Dec 2014 #100
I use to blow my air horns to warn them when they did something stupid and are about to be killed. B Calm Dec 2014 #105
I have an extremely good driving record and as a result I get very good insurance rates. CTyankee Dec 2014 #168
Me too! Now if everybody drove as good as you, there wouldn't be any road rage, right? B Calm Dec 2014 #171
I guess so. I get frustrated like anyone else but I figure that I am a mature adult CTyankee Dec 2014 #173
I have no doubt you are a good driver. I don't know why a truck driver blew his horns at B Calm Dec 2014 #174
Most truckers are just fine. I do worry more about those crazy asses who zigzag around CTyankee Dec 2014 #176
I use to team with an owner operator coast to coast. We were out in LA B Calm Dec 2014 #178
I've never seen a truck doing that. Just crazy smaller cars...kinda like mine. CTyankee Dec 2014 #179
Like I said, there are bad truck drivers too. I knew it was time to retire, B Calm Dec 2014 #180
I've never felt menaced by a truck driver. alphafemale Dec 2014 #96
...... A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #98
A truck is coming. I don't want to be behind a truck. alphafemale Dec 2014 #101
Well, thank you, sweet of you to say. I'll take my excellent driving record and my CTyankee Dec 2014 #170
Irfyou are intimidated by truck drivers? alphafemale Dec 2014 #183
Lucky me, yep! CTyankee Dec 2014 #186
If a professional driver blows there horn at you? alphafemale Dec 2014 #188
Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were there when it happened and saw the whole CTyankee Dec 2014 #189
This response confirms my suspicion. alphafemale Dec 2014 #190
Haha NJCher Dec 2014 #54
yep, pretty much! CTyankee Dec 2014 #56
I generally do the same, middle lane and often the right lane if those folks RKP5637 Dec 2014 #60
You never get in the left lane to exit or geton another highway? CreekDog Dec 2014 #167
of course. I was talking about this particular run that I make between Boston and CT. CTyankee Dec 2014 #172
Amen! Little Star Dec 2014 #3
OMG! +1,000,000,000,000 Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #4
Even worse... Bagsgroove Dec 2014 #5
Yep, that happens sometimes cpwm17 Dec 2014 #20
The funny thing is when everyone is on the left lane question everything Dec 2014 #6
True. But some are always in the passing mood. JDPriestly Dec 2014 #12
So Cal freeways are different. LWolf Dec 2014 #65
Same thing on I-5 up here in Oregon. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2014 #95
This message was self-deleted by its author FirstClassTicket Dec 2014 #7
highways where there are many left turns sure left lane is used. ahem how many go thru WI etc where PatrynXX Dec 2014 #8
Slow traffic to the right. JDPriestly Dec 2014 #11
I use the left lane speeders as Bear Bait! B Calm Dec 2014 #19
I've always called them "chum", but Bear Bait works too. n/t IDemo Dec 2014 #53
Yep, they come in really handy, I do the same, let them get snagged in the traps! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2014 #61
indeed give them the left lane and let evolution do the work! nt Anansi1171 Dec 2014 #130
lol, i didn't know there was a term for this! Takket Dec 2014 #108
Exactly! Most speeders are too dumb to get out of the left (hammer) lane. When Smokey Bear B Calm Dec 2014 #169
Couldn't be more clear... canoeist52 Dec 2014 #21
Then you have the speeders who think the left lane is for them only and will box you B Calm Dec 2014 #27
Best time I ever got around a slowpoke who was in the left lane TlalocW Dec 2014 #31
I hate to admit it but that's been a fantasy of mine. Gidney N Cloyd Dec 2014 #92
After your little bit of road rage was over, did you continue down the road in the left lane B Calm Dec 2014 #118
For about half a mile while I passed another car on the right TlalocW Dec 2014 #119
. . Next time you drive, try to B Calm! B Calm Dec 2014 #121
It's my biggest pet peeve cpwm17 Dec 2014 #23
South Florida might be the worst... hay rick Dec 2014 #47
Yep! Then you've got the ones entering the highway that just as you're at the intersection RKP5637 Dec 2014 #63
I drive +5 in left lane lobodons Dec 2014 #25
If you aren't actively passing, move to the right JoePhilly Dec 2014 #28
In many states the far left lane is truck restricted, making the middle lane the truck passing lane. B Calm Dec 2014 #30
Unless you are passing the cars to your right at that speed frazzled Dec 2014 #49
Have some basic courtesy and move over. cpwm17 Dec 2014 #51
And you are part of the problem. Can't be bothered with "dealing" with the people entering the hiwa rhett o rick Dec 2014 #76
You are the problem the post is talking about. Tommymac Dec 2014 #77
You're the problem. FYI nt TeamPooka Dec 2014 #124
A bunch of lawbreaking assholes are attacking you carolinayellowdog Dec 2014 #133
Say what? Many highways are 70 mph. In IL I believe 90% of them are 70mph riderinthestorm Dec 2014 #134
As vehicle technology improves year-to-year, vehicles become safer to operate Maedhros Dec 2014 #185
You are behaving very selfishly. Maedhros Dec 2014 #184
Are you from Ohio...it's not the "I'm doing 5 miles over the speed limit lane" ileus Dec 2014 #193
They don't want to be considered slower traffic. JoePhilly Dec 2014 #29
Sorry BlueinOhio Dec 2014 #32
amen! Riverman100 Dec 2014 #48
Wrong. A HERETIC I AM Dec 2014 #66
Here's the thing: Hosnon Dec 2014 #74
+1 Go Vols Dec 2014 #111
+1 distantearlywarning Dec 2014 #152
You should be sorry Martin Eden Dec 2014 #86
I turn left in 5 miles. alphafemale Dec 2014 #99
Sorry Glassunion Dec 2014 #201
I'm Confused cer7711 Dec 2014 #34
Suggestion for the alien: Refrain from driving... cherokeeprogressive Dec 2014 #43
4 way stop The Jungle 1 Dec 2014 #35
Arcata No-Go: Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #58
Never had this problem until I moved to Indiana from Michigan caraher Dec 2014 #131
This message was self-deleted by its author B Calm Dec 2014 #132
I see a lot of road rage in this thread! B Calm Dec 2014 #36
steam pressure The Jungle 1 Dec 2014 #81
My pet peeve: Car in front of me goes 30 down the freeway entrance ramp FiveGoodMen Dec 2014 #38
Hold your ground, you have the right away. The car coming onto the interstate has to yield B Calm Dec 2014 #42
No, I AM the car coming onto the interstate. FiveGoodMen Dec 2014 #44
Oh, okay I know what you are saying. Now if that vehicle in B Calm Dec 2014 #45
Yep, I know exactly what you mean. I hate it when that happens. Then you've got to floor it like RKP5637 Dec 2014 #64
Or better yet. They stop and put on their signal. Seen it more than once. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2014 #67
You would be following a hyper miler... CANDO Dec 2014 #127
Would you rather be right than hit? annabanana Dec 2014 #87
I use to drive 18 wheelers. If they had hit me they would be dead! B Calm Dec 2014 #104
MOM The Jungle 1 Dec 2014 #83
George Carlin said it best helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #39
Left lane for passing only in Texas is only when marked with signs. TexasProgresive Dec 2014 #41
Simplistic bullshit. "There are basically two types of drivers..." harris8 Dec 2014 #46
I'm mystified by those in this thread who seem to be prickly about the lane thing. CTyankee Dec 2014 #187
Kauai = 1 highway; 2 lanes - 1 in each direction KauaiK Dec 2014 #50
Not always freedom fighter jh Dec 2014 #52
People do that because they don't want to deal with people merging into their lane from the left...n Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #57
I've seen left lane JoeyT Dec 2014 #59
NY State Thruway.... its 65 but Florida drivers hang out there at 55 or less. Historic NY Dec 2014 #62
In my experience, Connecticut has the worst left lane drivers. Bonobo Dec 2014 #68
Is it the I-95 section between New Haven and NYC? NutmegYankee Dec 2014 #151
Yes exactly! Nt Bonobo Dec 2014 #162
The left lane is the safest lane and so that's where I drive. I don't go too slow though. Vattel Dec 2014 #69
Hogwash. Left Lane is the passing lane. Neither lane is 'more' safe. Drivers are safe...or not. Tommymac Dec 2014 #78
On my commute on I95 there are three lanes each way. Vattel Dec 2014 #79
You are an UNSAFE driver Martin Eden Dec 2014 #85
I don't force others to drive on the right. Vattel Dec 2014 #93
That's potentially dangerous Martin Eden Dec 2014 #106
I disagree. It depends on the highway, but sometimes the left is the best. Vattel Dec 2014 #129
Be considerate: the left lane is the passing lane. Quantess Dec 2014 #73
If one is not speeding one is impeading ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #80
Just because I drive a Nissan Altima doesn't mean I should sacrifice my life or limb to CTyankee Dec 2014 #200
What kind of idiot doesn't know the left lane isn't for snails? Reter Dec 2014 #82
KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS Martin Eden Dec 2014 #84
Happens here in the Seoul Metropolitan Area in South Korea davidpdx Dec 2014 #89
The problem with this is that too many people believe MineralMan Dec 2014 #90
Get the hell out of the passing lane. NOW. HughBeaumont Dec 2014 #91
my son and i watched a police flash his lights at a motorist in the left lane. seabeyond Dec 2014 #102
This goes double for long-term two lane entities like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. HughBeaumont Dec 2014 #154
I also hate it when a big truck decides to pass the big truck SheilaT Dec 2014 #103
If your cruise control setting is like 1/4 mph faster than some guy you catch up to, brewens Dec 2014 #107
That was a big problem I had with speeders who thought they owned the left lane. I drove B Calm Dec 2014 #120
This is next to meaningless in Los Angeles. Marr Dec 2014 #110
"the middle lane is usually the fastest" zappaman Dec 2014 #113
lol! Marr Dec 2014 #114
Yeah. same situation here in dc. DCBob Dec 2014 #164
Mr. Putt Putt, piddling along doing the minimum highway speed in the left lane Warpy Dec 2014 #123
what I don't get d_r Dec 2014 #135
So becasue you don't want to go faster then the person behind you ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #136
Dude read what I wrote d_r Dec 2014 #137
I did read it either speed up or pull over ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #138
No d_r Dec 2014 #139
So you admit you are selfish and intentionally go slower in the left lane because ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #140
No d_r Dec 2014 #141
Not in my world you block me I will tailgate and flip you off ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #142
my responsibility d_r Dec 2014 #192
Are you the guy who passed me and two other trucks in the emergency lane and B Calm Dec 2014 #143
Nope I would have blown by you and gave you the finger as I went by ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #144
Does giving me the finger help you feel better? I always considered the finger B Calm Dec 2014 #145
Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #146
The only one being a dick is the aggressive driver who has no patience. George Bush lost B Calm Dec 2014 #147
from my POV the only one being a dick are those who intentionally imped others ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #148
LOL, that motorist you think is impending your lane may have a gun too. My advice to you B Calm Dec 2014 #149
OK fine by me their choice as for patience I have it in spades excpt for impeding asrseholes. ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #150
I knew you wouldn't take advice from a professional driver. Motorists like you B Calm Dec 2014 #153
until you shoot them because they do not get out of your way? then it is their business whether seabeyond Dec 2014 #159
in a post above tailgating and flipping off. i was gonna ask if you would pull a gun too. seabeyond Dec 2014 #158
LOL +1 B Calm Dec 2014 #175
Yes, this is an enormous peeve of mine distantearlywarning Dec 2014 #155
I have lived in Florida for 32 years now - yes, those drivers that suddently stop in the DrDan Dec 2014 #165
I wrote above that south Florida drivers might be the worst in the nation. cpwm17 Dec 2014 #182
If you are constantly getting passed on the right ... dawg Dec 2014 #160
My pet peave are people driving way over the speed limit.. DCBob Dec 2014 #163
+1000 if you are going more than 10mph over the limit for no damn reason JCMach1 Dec 2014 #166
Your selfishness is why there are more accidents on US freeways than on the German Autobahn cpwm17 Dec 2014 #177
+1 Couldn't agree more! You'd be surprised how many of them are cops B Calm Dec 2014 #181
The one thing I loved about having to take my drivers license exam for the UK Veruca Salt Dec 2014 #191
I ran into some British tourists in Florida cpwm17 Dec 2014 #202
On those coutry lane speed limits... Glassunion Dec 2014 #204
Some mistakenly think it's their "fast lane" for some unknown reason. ileus Dec 2014 #194
Very common in Indiana on I-65. They think they own the left lane because they are speeding. B Calm Dec 2014 #195
Move the Fuck Over! alphafemale Dec 2014 #197
See what I mean! Makes one wonder how they got drivers license. B Calm Dec 2014 #198
NJ recently almost doubled the fine for travelling in the passing lane. Good! Glassunion Dec 2014 #205
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